He created his own miniature theater called "Homeless". Soon he founded his own troupe "Kryvyi Rih" together with members of the local troupe "Zaporozhye - Kryvyi Rih - Transit". This band changed its name to "Kvartal 95" in 1997.
Soon Zelenski became the leader of the group and the author of most of its skits. The group gained popularity in Ukraine.
